What Is CBD? Everything You Need To Know About Cannabidiol

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 Key Takeaways

  1. CBD is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid produced by flowering cannabis plants, that includes hemp and recreational cannabis plants.
  2. We believe CBD works by helping your endocannabinoid system, a system that helps keep your bodily functions in balance, run more efficiently.
  3. There are plenty of ways to take CBD, but finding the best product and dosage for you may take some trial and error.

Table Of Contents

What is CBD?

CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a naturally occurring chemical compound produced by mature hemp and cannabis plants. It is one of the 100+ cannabinoids that have, as of now, been identified in Cannabis Sativa plants. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the compound responsible for the psychoactive effects of marijuana, CBD is non-intoxicating. This means that consuming CBD does not result in the “high” typically associated with cannabis use. 

CBD not only isn’t psychoactive, but it also doesn’t create any dependence in users like THC can. According to a 2017 memo from the World Health Organization, cannabidiol exhibits “…no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential…” meaning that you can’t become addicted to it. 

Where Does CBD Come From? 

Hemp and cannabis plants both produce CBD. However, they do so in different concentrations. Hemp flower produces more CBD than cannabis does. During each respective plant’s flowering stage, the flowers form small crystalline structures called trichomes on their exterior. 

To the naked eye, trichomes look like mushrooms, complete with a bulbous head attached to a long stalk. Inside each trichome head, cannabinoids like CBD, terpenes, and flavonoids develop, giving each flower its own unique profile. 

As mentioned, recreational cannabis flower forms its cannabinoids the same way that hemp flower does. Technically, we could extract and use the CBD produced by cannabis plants, save for one caveat. 

Because of how the 2018 Farm Bill is written, we can only derive CBD from hemp plants that produce less than 0.3% delta-9 THC on a dry-weighted basis. If we were to derive CBD from a plant that contained more THC than that, it would be considered a “marijuana product” and treated as such.

How About The Name “CBD” 

CBD is just the shortened version of the word cannabidiol. We pull them directly from the word as shown here: Canna-Bi-Diol.

Most other cannabinoids also follow this naming convention. 

CBD vs. THC

In the section above, we mention that both hemp and cannabis produce CBD. The similarities don’t end there: hemp and cannabis both produce THC, too. While both CBD and THC are cannabinoids, they affect our bodies in different ways. 

THC, more specifically delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, is famous for its psychoactive “high” that a user experiences after consumption. 

Juxtapose the high of THC to CBD. After consuming CBD, one doesn’t experience that same “high” at all. That’s because CBD is considered a “non-intoxicating” compound, meaning that you cannot get high off of CBD. In fact, we believe CBD may curb some of THC’s less-desirable effects.

We say “believe” because we don’t have a great grasp on how each cannabinoid works with the other in the body. We can only theorize about the interaction at the moment, even though humans have been using hemp and cannabis for thousands of years. 

The History Of CBD

Hemp and CBD both have rich histories. We’ll just scratch the surface in this post, but we encourage you, especially if you’re a history buff, to check out our piece on CBD’s history here. 

Early Uses Of Hemp

You may have already heard about the U.S. founding fathers growing and smoking hemp to relax, but did you know that we can trace hemp’s first “medicinal” use back thousands of years? 

The first recorded use of hemp actually goes all the way back to Chinese Emperor Shen Nung (2700 BCE), who preferred his hemp brewed into a potent tea. We believe that Shen Nung is the reason that cannabis has a place in Traditional Chinese Medicine. 

When Was CBD Discovered?

Chemist Roger Adams, working in the University of Illinois Chemistry Dept, isolated CBD for the first time in 1940. He and his students used cannabis plants that they called “ditch weed,” growing off the roadside in Minnesota for their experiments. The following is a passage from his first cannabinoid paper:

“The hemp used in these experiments grew wild in Minnesota during the season of 1938. It was cut in August after flowering had begun but before seed had “set” in the female tops. It was stored for 6 weeks in a room where a fan assured circulation of air in order to dry it completely. No molding occurred. The material was then beaten and shaken to remove the course stems which amounted to about one third of the total dry weight. The stems were discarded and the relatively fine material that remained was extracted with 95% ethanol …”.

Adams went on to publish 27 different cannabis studies in the American Journal of Chemistry up into the 60s when cannabis use was vilified as a way for the Nixon administration to tamp down on anti-war sentiment. 

Contemporary Hemp 

We fast forward once more to 2018. The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, known as the 2018 Farm Bill, passes and changes the definition of hemp and removes the newly defined “hemp” from the Schedule I controlled substances list. 

There’s a lot to unpack in the above paragraph. Let’s start with how we define hemp. The 2018 Farm Bill split cannabis plants into two categories: “hemp” and “marijuana.” 

  • Hemp – contains less than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight. Hemp is federally legal and considered an agricultural commodity.
  • Marijuana – contains greater than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight. Federally illegal and considered a “drug.”

According to the text of the law, hemp is defined as “cannabis that contains no more than 0.3% delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on a dry-weight basis.” In practical terms, hemp is any one gram of cannabis plant material that contains no more than 3mg of delta-9 THC. However, if any part of the plant in question produces more than .03% delta-9 THC by dry weight, i.e., the flower, the whole plant is considered marijuana. 

The Schedule I List

The Schedule I controlled substance list is a list of “drugs” maintained by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Schedule I substances are defined as drugs with no accepted medical use and high potential for abuse. 

The current list for the curious includes heroin, LSD, marijuana, ecstasy, methaqualone (quaaludes), and peyote. 

Even though the current climate around cannabis and hemp legalization leaves something to be desired, the Farm Bill was a great step in the right direction. In the last few years, many folks have either tried or become more amicable with the idea of CBD. As pain management, mobility, and sleep become bigger issues, many are turning to hemp for solutions. 

How CBD Works In The Body

As we mentioned, CBD research and studies are only in their sixth or seventh-year post-decriminalization. While we don’t know too much about how it works inside your body, we do know that CBD influences the endocannabinoid system.

The Endocannabinoid System (ECS)

The endocannabinoid system is an all-encompassing network made of three main parts:

  1. Chemical signalers called endocannabinoids, 
  2. The CB1 and CB2 cellular receptors
  3. And enzymes that clean the system constantly. 

Endocannabinoids 

Endocannabinoids are naturally occurring compounds produced in the body (endo-). Our body produces endocannabinoid neurotransmitters to send messages to other parts of our body. 

Receptors 

The two types of endocannabinoid receptors, CB1 and CB2, are found throughout the body, in your brain, organs, skin, and other areas. 

You’re more likely to find CB1 receptors in your brain and central nervous system. The CB1 receptors regulate functions, including pain sensations, inflammation, memory, and appetite. The CB1 receptor can also be activated by external phytocannabinoids and lead to psychoactive effects like altered perception, relaxation, and euphoria. 

CB2 receptors, on the other hand, are more numerous in your organs and circulating immune cells. When activated by cannabinoids, CB2 receptors play a role in your body’s immune response to inflammation and neuropathic pain. 

Enzymes

Enzymes play the role of cleanup crew for your endocannabinoid system. Once cannabinoids interact with your CB1 and CB2 receptors, enzymes break down the cannabinoids and flush them from your system to make way for newer cannabinoid messengers. 

How Does CBD Interact With The ECS?

The endocannabinoid system works well, almost lock and key, with the phytocannabinoids that we consume. CBD is one such phyto- (of the plant) cannabinoid. 

When we take CBD instead of binding with our CB receptors, it acts more like a facilitator. CBD helps our internal systems run more efficiently and smoothly. It does so by preventing the breakdown of endocannabinoids, allowing them to have a more prolonged effect. CBD can also prevent the uptake of other endocannabinoids, rendering them useless.  

For example, when we’re fatigued and we take CBD, it will help prevent the uptake of adenosine which is an endocannabinoid that our body uses to stay awake. As a result, we may feel more tired after taking CBD and be able to get to bed. 

Other Ways CBD Interacts With Our Body

CBD’s interactions aren’t limited to our ECS. Cannabidiol, it turns out, is a bit of a rover. It can also find and bind to serotonin receptors. The interaction is understudied but may be the reason some users find that CBD eases their symptoms of anxiety and depression. 

The Benefits Of CBD

CBD can help our ECS run more efficiently, but what does that mean for your day-to-day? Quite a lot, actually. Our endocannabinoid system is involved in a ton of physiological processes that can benefit from CBD use. 

Before we get into the meat of this section, this writer would like to include a timely disclaimer: 

This piece is intended for informational purposes and should not be misconstrued or taken as medical or legal advice. The efficacy of CBD is not backed by FDA-approved research and is not meant to cure, prevent, diagnose, or treat any illness. 

Pain Relief and Management 

Our endocannabinoid system plays a crucial role in how we perceive pain and discomfort. When we experience painful stimuli, our body produces endocannabinoids to help us regulate our perception of the pain. 

Bigger companies have manufactured pharmaceuticals (NSAIDs like ibuprofen) that prevent ECS enzymes from breaking down endocannabinoids. A surplus of certain endocannabinoids can reduce the amount of pain we feel. 

CBD can more or less do the same thing that pharmaceuticals do in preventing the breakdown of beneficial endocannabinoids.

Inflammation

Because our body activates our CB2 receptors when we’re experiencing inflammation, we know that the endocannabinoid system helps us regulate our immune and inflammation response. 

We don’t fully understand the relationship yet, though we do know that certain endocannabinoids can help reduce inflammation by binding to CB2 receptors and regulating our immune response. 

Again, CBD won’t treat the symptom or the cause, but it may be able to help by preventing the breakdown of endocannabinoids that our body uses to manage inflammation. 

Seizure Management 

Remember when we said that there is no FDA-approved research into CBD? That wasn’t totally true. As of this writing, there is one CBD-based medication that has been approved by the FDA. It’s called Epidiolex, and doctors can prescribe it for rare forms of pediatric epilepsy. 

Several studies have shown that CBD, both in isolation as a pharmaceutical-grade preparation or as part of a CBD-enriched ingestible, can help decrease seizure frequency in children with treatment-resistant epilepsy.

Cardiovascular Function

Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States, accounting for nearly 1 in 5 deaths every year. Did you know that your ECS plays a role in your cardiovascular health? 

As of this writing, more studies are coming out, shedding light on our ECS and its role in preventing atherosclerosis, a condition characterized by the hardening of the arteries caused by plaque buildup. 

Several studies have concluded that the anti-inflammatory and anti-atherogenic (fatty plaque buildup) effects of CB2 signaling are promising and worth pursuing to develop possible heart disease treatments. 

Sleep 

Sleep, believe it or not, is the number one reason that people start using CBD. That’s according to published surveys and some of our own internal data. 

Researchers believe that endocannabinoids are involved in our sleep cycle and the amount of time that we spend in certain sleep states. While we have yet to discover how exactly phytocannabinoids play a role in sleep, we can look to a bit of anecdotal evidence for guidance. 

Most folks who purchase from Sunset Lake CBD find that they have an easier time letting go of stress and relaxing, making sleep come more naturally. 

Skin Health 

The ECS isn’t just an internal system, it also helps maintain our skin health. It makes sense; technically our skin is our biggest organ. Studies have found that “targeted manipulation” of our ECS can help normalize unwanted skin cell growth, sebum production, and skin inflammation. 

Some dermatologists are even coming around on prescribing CBD-infused topicals. For the longest time, topical steroids have been the go-to for a long time but can cause some unwanted side effects. As more research comes out about CBD topicals, we expect to see more doctors prescribing CBD-infused topical products. 

Emotional Regulation

Our endocannabinoid system isn’t limited to just physical reactions. The endocannabinoid system helps us manage our mood and helps regulate our fear and anxiety responses. 

According to this study, endocannabinoid signaling (mainly via anandamide) can ensure an appropriate reaction to stressful events and act as a buffer system for our emotional responses. 

Again, we don’t know what role CBD plays here, but it’s not a stretch to hypothesize that CBD may help us emotionally regulate by preventing the breakdown of anandamide, the endocannabinoid that we use to self-soothe. 

Memory And Learning 

Our ability to remember and learn is related to both sleep and emotional regulation, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that the endocannabinoid system plays a role in our ability to process new information. 

Pinning down exactly how this works has eluded researchers so far— it turns out our brains are a tad more sophisticated than our bodies, but here’s what we do know. CB1 and CB2 receptors are able to improve as well as impair our ability to create and retain memory. 

Beyond that, we need more studies to say anything more definitive. 

Addiction

Last (in this list) but certainly not least is our endocannabinoid system’s role in our ability to form substance use habits through its role in our brain’s reward systems. 

While we’re a ways off from human trials, some researchers believe that CBD may have therapeutic properties on opioid, cocaine, and psychostimulant addictions. Further data, most of it anecdotal, suggests that CBD may be helpful for folks who report being addicted to recreational cannabis and tobacco. 

We hope researchers pursue this line of research relentlessly. Substance use disorder is truly an epidemic in the United States, claiming over 100,000 people in 2022 alone. 

Types of CBD Products Available

Now that we’ve covered the ECS and discussed how CBD might help it run more efficiently, let’s explore the different ways that someone might be able to work CBD into their daily routines. 

CBD Oil & CBD Tinctures (a.k.a. “Drops”) 

  • What it is – CBD oil and CBD tinctures are some of the most popular ways of taking CBD. Typically, CBD oils and tinctures come in small 1- or 2-oz bottles with a pipette top attached to a rubber bulb (see above). The bulb and pipette come in handy because they allow you to precisely dose yourself. 
  • How to use it – You can take CBD oil sublingually by putting the oil or tincture under your tongue. There are capillaries close to the surface here, which means that the CBD will be able to get into your bloodstream more quickly. You can also add CBD oil or your tincture to foods and drinks. 
  • What to expect – When you use your CBD oil sublingually, you should notice some effects in as little as 15 minutes. When you opt to take your oil with food, you may not feel the effects for up to an hour. 
  • Who should use it – If you’re someone who does situationally or thrives with rituals, you’ll benefit from CBD oils. You can use a little or a lot of oil, depending on what you’re trying to achieve. Alternatively, if you’re someone who enjoys making a cup of coffee every morning or a cup of tea every night, try adding some CBD to your routine. 

CBD Edibles & Gummies 

  • What it is – CBD edibles are gummies and food products (we suppose you can consider candy food, but we digress) that have been infused with a set amount of CBD. CBD edibles are currently the most popular form of consumption. 
  • How to use it – Dosing yourself with CBD edibles is simple. Read the suggested use or dose, and consume. 
  • What to expect – Edibles do take the longest to start working. After eating your CBD edible, you should feel the effects anywhere from 1 to 2 hours later. 
  • Who should use it – If you’re someone who doesn’t like the taste of CBD oil, edibles are the right route for you. Be aware that full-spectrum edibles may have more of a kick than you originally anticipated. 

CBD Capsules & Softgels

  • What it is – CBD capsules and softgels are another form of edible, but they don’t contain any sugar. They work the same way that edibles do; however, instead of tasty treats, capsules and softgels look and go down like vitamins. 
  • How to use it – Dosing yourself with capsules and softgels is relatively easy. Read the suggested serving and swallow with water. 
  • What to expect – CBD capsules and softgels will take about 1 to 2 hours to start but may take less time, depending on when you last ate. 
  • Who should use it – If you’re someone looking for the long-lasting relief of CBD edibles but want to avoid the sugar (or just don’t like the hemp-y aftertaste of gummies), you should try capsules. 

CBD Topicals 

  • What it is – CBD topicals are lotions, rubs, balms, or rollons infused with hemp extracts. If it contains CBD and you can use it on your skin, it’s technically a CBD topical. Topicals are great for providing localized relief for skin, muscle aches, or joint irritation. 
  • How to use it – This depends on your type of product. Facial CBD topicals will work differently than body CBD topicals. Whatever you use though, we’ve found that applying a little heat after you apply your CBD topical helps speed up the effects. 
  • What to expect – You should expect to feel localized relief in the area where you apply your CBD topical. Unlike CBD that you ingest or inhale, topicals will only help calm and soothe where you apply them, not provide you with total body benefits. 
  • Who should use it – If you’re someone who deals with a lot of muscle pain, skin irritation, or joint issues, you may want to consider trying a CBD topical. 

CBD Smokables 

  • What it is – CBD smokables are products that contain cured hemp flowers and are meant to be smoked or used in a dry herb vaporizer. Products include hemp flower buds, prerolls, kief, and other concentrates. Smokables have an incredibly short onset time— you should feel them almost instantly.
  • How to use it – Using smokables will be different from person to person and product to product. At the most basic though, you’ll be combusting or heating up your product and inhaling vaporized cannabinoids. 
  • What to expect – You should expect to feel the effects of your inhaled CBD almost instantly. The vaporized cannabinoids that you inhale enter your bloodstream and reach peak concentration in about three minutes. 
  • Who should use it – If you’re someone who needs instant relief, is quitting smoking nicotine, or is trying to transition away from recreational cannabis, CBD smokables may be a good choice for you. 

CBD Vapes 

  • What it is – Like CBD smokables, but a little different. CBD vapes include pods or 510 cartridges filled with CBD distillate (usually mixed with a carrier oil). CBD vapes are very potent, and most people will only need one or two puffs of a vape cart to feel properly dosed. 
  • How to use it – You’ll need a filled cartridge and a reliable battery. Once you have the two connected according to the manufacturer’s directions, all you need to do is pull. Pull, meaning take a long, steady inhale through the vape. 
  • What to expect – Again, like smokables, you should feel the effects of your CBD vape almost instantly. 
  • Who should use it – If you’re someone who doesn’t like dealing with the mess or ritual of CBD smokables but still prefers quick relief, vapes may be a good choice. 

CBD Drinks

  • What it is – CBD drinks are beverages, usually flavored with citrus infused with water-soluble nano CBD. 
  • How to use it – Read the use directions on your can or bottle and consume the recommended amount. 
  • What to expect – You should feel the effects comparable to a CBD edible but faster. Because the CBD inside has been processed and emulsified into a water-based beverage, it will enter your bloodstream more quickly. 
  • Who should use it – If you enjoy the feelings of edibles but don’t want to feel the effects for as long, you may want to try drinks. Drinks not only come on faster, but they’ll leave your system more quickly, too. 

CBD Transdermal Patches

  • What it is – CBD transdermal patches are a newer development in the CBD product space. They act much like CBD topicals do and provide you with targeted relief. 
  • How to use it – Read the use directions on the product package, clean the affected area, and apply the patch. 
  • What to expect – You should expect to feel localized soothing and relief. This will also depend on your type of patch. If you purchase an Icey Hot type of product, you should also expect to feel the other active ingredients. 
  • Who should use it – If you like to use transdermal patches to manage pain and soothe sore areas, you may want to give a CBD-infused transdermal patch a try. 

Potential CBD Side Effects

With any supplement and natural treatments, CBD isn’t without its potential side effects and risks. Most people tolerate CBD well, especially when used in moderate amounts, but some may experience adverse reactions. 

In the next section, we’ll explain how you can mitigate your risk of an unwanted reaction, but first, let’s discuss CBD’s side effects. 

Common Side Effects

The most commonly reported side effects of CBD use include: 

  • Dry mouth 
  • Drowsiness 
  • Dizziness 
  • Changes in appetite 
  • Upset stomach  

More serious but rarer side effects of CBD use include: 

  • Low blood pressure 
  • Nausea
  • Mood changes 

The above side effects are usually mild and can be mitigated by changing your dosage. If you experience these side effects frequently, we recommend that you stop using CBD and check with a healthcare professional. 

Prescription Medication Reaction

CBD is also known to interact with certain prescription medications, potentially affecting how they work or increasing the risk of side effects. If you’re taking any medications, you should check with your doctor or your pharmacist to review any potential interactions before starting CBD. 

Positive Drug Test

CBD, namely products made with full-spectrum CBD, can lead to a positive drug test because they contain trace amounts of THC. 

If you’re someone who is subject to random workplace urine tests or is looking for a job, you will want to avoid full-spectrum CBD products. You should be able to use products made with CBD isolate with no issue, though. 

How To Choose Quality Products

Because the online CBD and hemp marketplaces are, for the most part, unregulated, there are a good number of get-rich-quick bad actors out there. Some will sell you low-quality products, and some will just take your money and run. 

To be an informed shopper and protect yourself from low-quality CBD products, there are a few steps you can take. Let’s review. 

Look For Third Party Testing (COAs) 

Reputable brands will regularly test their products for purity and potency with neutral, accredited, third-party laboratories. These lab reports, called certificates of analysis, will tell you: 

  • How much CBD (and THC) is in your product 
  • If your product contains any contaminants like heavy metals, pesticides, fungi, or residual solvents. 
  • And whether your product contains the advertised amount of CBD

Unfortunately, a lot of companies will put their COAs behind search walls, meaning that you need a batch number before you can look at the test results. Sunset Lake does not do that, and you can see all of our current and past results right here on our quality tests page. 

These technical documents can also be a bit tough to read at first glance. Luckily, we’ve made a guide to help folks read and better understand their test results. 

Understand Product Labels and Potency 

When looking for a CBD product that fits your needs, you should examine your label carefully. Because, as we said, this marketplace is unregulated, there is no labeling standard that hemp and CBD products must abide by. 

Most manufactured products like oil, edibles, and topicals will advertise the total amount of CBD in the package. You may need to do some quick and dirty math to figure out how much CBD is in a standard “dose” of said product. 

Most flower or smokable products will advertise a CBD percentage. This is standard among most smokable cannabis and hemp products to give buyers a better sense of which cultivars or “strains” are stronger. 

Also, be aware of any labels that may make medical claims. You’ll want to avoid these products as per FDA guidance, hemp companies can not make medical claims about their CBD products. 

How To Find A Reputable Brand

Finding a good brand or farm to work with will be a good balancing act of reviewing social proof, auditing their website, and trusting your gut. 

  1. Social proof – Check out your potential brand’s social media presence, subscribe to their newsletter, and read the reviews. This should give you a sense of how the brand or farm operates. 
  2. Audit the website – Does the website look well-maintained? Can you find test results easily? Can you get a hold of customer support easily? If the answer is yes to all of the above, they’re probably a good farm to work with. 
  3. Your gut – At the end of the day, you may just have to trust your guy, especially if you end up buying products directly from a farm over some of the bigger players in the CBD space. 

CBD Products To Avoid

You should be on the lookout for products that don’t contain clear labels, products that don’t come with test results and products that contain synthetic cannabinoids (like delta-8 THC).

You will also not find any CBD products on Amazon(dot)com. The platform does not allow for CBD product sales. You will, however, find a ton of vendors selling gummies and oils that contain “XX mg of hemp.” Avoid these products. Hemp oil and CBD oil are not the same thing.  

Future of CBD

This is the part of the post where we speculate, sometimes wildly, about the future of CBD. We will preface this section by saying that we are in no way market gurus, nor do we know what’s bound to come down the pipeline legislatively. So please take this section with a grain of salt. 

CBD Market Trends

As of late, we’ve seen a big increase in the number of “intoxicating” hemp products coming into the market. What do we mean by that? Technically, the delta-9 THC that hemp produces in trace amounts can be concentrated and re-infused into hemp products. The results are products that you should only see in recreational dispensaries available online. (Heck, we even made one with our Delta 9 Gummies.) 

We expect to see these products continue to come out until cannabis is legalized nationwide or until Congress puts a stop to it. We’ll see. 

We’re also seeing more and more products that contain additional functional ingredients with CBD. We plan to release more of this type of product in the future too. 

Market Predictions

We also believe that the price of CBD products won’t be going up any time soon. If anything, hemp products should be getting cheaper (or, at least underpacing inflation) as the market settles and folks decide what they like and dial in their willingness to spend on hemp. 

Here at Sunset Lake, our cost to produce is going up, but we’re not going to be raising any of our prices. In fact, we’ve lowered a few to remain competitive without sacrificing the quality of our farm-direct products. 

Conclusion

If you’ve made it this far, thank you for reading. We plan on updating relevant sections of this post as more research is published. 

Now that you’re an expert on what CBD is, how it works with your body, and how to better find products for your situation, what’s next? 

We recommend checking out our product finder tool. Just tell it what effects you’re looking for and what product features are important to you, and it should give you a selection of products to check out. However, if you’d like some help narrowing down your choices or have some questions about a particular product, you can always send Sunset Lake a message or give us a call. We’ll be happy to help. 

If you’re interested in further reading about CBD or our farm we recommend checking out Guide to CBD Oil and our Explainer on Sungrown Hemp. 

As a bonus, below we also have some answers for the internet’s most frequently asked questions about CBD. 

FAQs

What is Blue Vibe CBD?

Blue Vibe CBD is a straight-up scam to be avoided at all costs. It’s a product that doesn’t have a website or a reputable vendor. Do not give your money to these folks. 

What’s the best CBD for erectile dysfunction?

There’s no “best CBD for erectile dysfunction.” CBD is not in the (PDE5-I) class of medications (Viagra, Cialis, etc.). At most, CBD may help you feel less stressed in sexual situations and may help with performance anxiety. 

What is delta-8 CBD?

Delta-8 CBD is also not a thing (at least for the moment). Whenever you see a farm or retailer mention “delta-8 CBD,” they are actually talking about delta-8 THC, a psychoactive compound that acts a lot like delta-9 THC. 

We can derive delta-8 synthetically by washing CBD isolate in acid. It’s a cannabinoid that lawmakers have their eye on. 

What is Kratom CBD?

Kratom CBD is also not a real thing. You may find products infused with both Kratom and CBD, but they are different substances. CBD is a cannabinoid, and Kratom is a low-grade opiate. If you’re not looking for legal opiates, we recommend steering clear of “Kratom CBD.”

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